| Issue ID | 1310183 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10896954 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 18/08/16 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated to 85 mph. The drive engaged the brake pedal with force, but the vehicle continued to accelerate and the the engine revved. The driver was able to place the gear into neutral and coasted onto the road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was not notfied. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BLOSSVALE, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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